Early Childhood Education Resources

Canadian Child Care Federation

The Canadian Child Care Federation is a bilingual, non-profit, member-based organization established in 1987. We've grown to include over 21 provincial and territorial affiliate organizations. Our 11,500 members - early learning and child care practitioners, academics, parents and policy makers - share our commitment to excellence in early learning and child care through:

• best and promising practice
• capacity building
• collaborations, networks and partnerships

Web site: www.cccf-fcsge.ca

Canada's Universal Child Care Plan

When it comes to child care, the best role for the government is to trust parents and let them choose what's right for their children. Canada's Universal Child Care Plan provides parents with resources to help balance work and family as they see fit; a plan that supports families regardless of where they live, whatever their circumstances and preferences.

Web site: www.universalchildcare.ca

Human Resources and Social Development Canada

Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Children and families: General Information

Web site: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/cfg-gxr.shtml

Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve

The Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve initiative is designed to prepare young First Nations children for their school years, by meeting their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs.

This initiative encourages the development of projects that are comprised of the following program components: culture and language, education, health promotion, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.

The program encourages the development of locally controlled projects in First Nation communities that strive to instill a sense of pride and a desire to learn; provide parenting skills and improve family relationships; foster emotional and social development and increase confidence. It is also designed to assist parents enhance their skills which contribute to their child's healthy development.

Web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/famil/develop/ahsor-papa_intro_e.html